2010 ECF Royalty

Emily Cole

2010 Elbert County Fair Queen

Ashley Baller

2010 Elbert County Princess

Hello everybody I am Emily Cole, your 2010 Elbert County Fair Queen.  I am 17 years old and will be a senior at Kiowa High School. I participate in NHS, and FCA at school and I’m the high school baseball manager. I love to play softball, it’s my game.  I would like to go to college for Agriculture Communications so I can teach young people like me the importance of the agricultural world, and inspire many to join the 4-H program or get
involved with agriculture. I have been a 4-H’er for three years. I belong to the Kiowa Community 4-H Club. It is a great environment for kids to learn and have fun. My projects are swine, horse, poultry, entomology, and bred heifer. 4-H has been a great experience for me and I enjoy every minute as a 4-H’er.

This year has been the experience of a life time. I have learned so many life skills. Ashley and I have traveled all over Colorado representing Elbert County. We have attended many National Western Stock Show events such as passing out schedules at a Rockies game. (We were their lucky charms because they won) Also we have done many stick horse rodeos, one in particular was at the Children’s Hospital. It’s amazing how a few paper stick horses and red bandanas can fill so many broken hearts with joy. I also helped with the Terrific Kid assemblies at Kiowa Elementary School passing out 4-H pencils to the kids. 

The Stock Show by far was my favorite event that we participated in. We did every possible job that we could there. We did stick horse rodeos, took tickets at the Grand Prix, and helped out the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys with Sunday church. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Miss Rodeo America, Kelli Jackson, and Miss Rodeo Colorado, Kasie Pigg.  These women are amazing and truly symbolize the sport of rodeo and our western heritage.

I would like to thank my family and friends for their support through out my reign. My parents Pamela and Jason Cole have been there for me through it all and I couldn’t have done it without them. My three brothers, Tayler, Mitchell, and Waylan for going with me to all my events.  They made it fun and interesting. 

I would like to thank Ashley and her family for being my other royalty family. Ashley is a wonderful princess and I have had a great time going from rodeo to rodeo with her. I would also like to thank Suni Olkjer, Lisa Mackiewicz, Susan and Becky Sewald, and Kacee Rodarmal, for helping me through this year. I want to thank Carl & Kathy Boone for giving me a new horse for Royalty events. A big thank you goes to Carol Ann and Dave Rook for being my royalty grandparents. Next, I would like to thank PJ Trostel and the Royalty Committee for taking the time and effort to make this program what it is today. Thank you for giving me this opportunity that I will cherish forever. Thank you to all the sponsors who help put on the program. Finally, thank you to the great people of Elbert County for supporting the fair, and I hope everyone enjoys this year’s 2010 Elbert County Fair!

Happy Trails, Emily Cole

Hey cowboys and cowgirls! 

My name is Ashley Baller and I’m your 2010 Elbert County Fair Princess! I am currently 14 years old and attend Sagewood Middle School in Parker.  This would be my 3rd year in 4-H and I am in the Sun Country 4-H Club. This year I will be participating in the horse project and horse judging. I hope to again be the top 5 in the state for horse judging. When I’m not attending 4-h meetings or practicing my royalty duties, I enjoy horseback riding, spending time with friends and family, and hiking. 

Thank goodness for my family, friends, and everyone else who has helped me this year, because honestly I don’t think I could have done it without them. I would like to thank my mom (Cheryl), her boyfriend (Keith), my dad (Chris), and most of all my grand parents, Ron and Mary Hilst, for hauling me everywhere this year and always being there for me. My family tells me to never give up and to always reach my goals. When I fall off the horse my grandpa sets me right back on, and that’s how I will always view life. So every time I fall I pick myself up and start all over again. Also thanks to my Queen, Emily Cole, you have been a blast to be around I always look forward to participating in events with you.  Thanks for being such a good friend throughout the year. ☺ So far we have enjoyed representing the Elbert County Fair at numerous parades, rodeos, the National Western Stock Show, the CASA benefit, Rockies Game, and so much more! 

Lastly I would love to give a huge thank you to P.J. Trostel for making this year soooo much fun and the program the best it could get. Also, to Priscilla Schnell and Debbie Mills for informing us about all the crazy fun events. A big thank you to our sponsors, we wouldn’t be this far with out you.

I look forward to participating in so many more events and most of all for the 76 th Elbert County Fair!! I hope to see you all there because, as always, it will be the best ever!!!
 

With Love,
Ashley Baller